Midlothian · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Penicuik, Midlothian
Fire rated sealant across Penicuik and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
Fire rated sealant in Penicuik, done properly
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams use us for the sealant items on a fire risk assessment for buildings in Penicuik. Send us the list or the survey and we’ll quote for the fire-rated sealant work on it. If you are dealing with damaged fire sealant left by other trades and door frames with gaps between frame and wall, we can help.
If you run a hotel, guest house or care home in Penicuik, bathrooms can be resealed room by room, around guests or residents.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Penicuik (EH26)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Workplaces and buildings in Penicuik
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Penicuik. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
In and around Penicuik, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. If you look after a building such as Beeslack Community High School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Penicuik is about 8 miles south of Edinburgh, in Midlothian. If you need fire rated sealant in Penicuik, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Midlothian. Penicuik is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work for fire rated sealant. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 8 miles from Penicuik.
All of EH26 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Windsor Square, High Street and The Square or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Penicuik sits on or near the A701 and A702, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Penicuik: Milton Bridge (1 mile north-east), Howgate (2 miles south-east), Silverburn (2 miles west), Swanston (4 miles north) and Bonaly (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (5 miles north-east), Dalkeith (7 miles north-east), Loanhead (4 miles north-east), Gorebridge (7 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles east) and Mayfield (8 miles east). Penicuik is one of the larger places we cover in Midlothian.
Landmarks near Penicuik
Typical jobs here are in homes near Craigiebield House Hotel, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Rosslynlee Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Edgelaw Reservoir and Turnhouse Hill.
Common questions in Penicuik
Do you cover Penicuik for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Penicuik is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Penicuik?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant has to go in to the product’s tested details, and we follow them. We don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
What does intumescent mean?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, assessment isn’t something we do. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we will quote for the sealant work on it.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. Where a fire-rated seal is needed, it has to be a product tested for that use.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, large or small.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant, to the product’s details. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Penicuik
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- The type of property
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The address or postcode of the job
For fire rated sealant in Penicuik, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
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Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and get them seen to.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Leave them and each new job adds another hole.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a job in Penicuik, tell us where the work is, how to get in and where to park. Outside work depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
Why act early in Penicuik
An open gap in a fire-resisting wall is a route for smoke and fire. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the work involved is often modest. In flats with a shared stair in Penicuik, a leak from a failed seal can affect the flat below too, which turns a small job into a bigger one.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
Why book with us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Penicuik
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.